Phillips Leads GreenJackets to Victory
August 20, 2018 - South Atlantic League (SAL1)
Augusta GreenJackets News Release
Asheville, NC: The Augusta GreenJackets, South Atlantic League affiliate of the San Francisco Giants, won 2-1 over the Asheville Tourists on Monday night.
Starting pitcher Aaron Phillips set the tone for the GreenJackets early in the game. His stellar performance through 5 1/3 innings allowed for Augusta to take control in the middle innings. Phillips only allowed two hits while striking out seven Tourists.
In the fifth inning, Manuel Geraldo would give the GreenJackets a 1-0 lead after his RBI single scored Rob Calabrese. Then in the seventh inning, Logan Baldwin hit his sixth home run of the season to put Augusta out in front 2-0. Although the Tourist would score one run in the eighth inning, the GreenJackets would hold on in the ninth inning to win the game 2-1.
Out of the bullpen for the GreenJackets, Jorge Labrador impressed in his first appearance. He went 1 2/3 innings, not giving up a hit, while striking out three batters. He would hand the ball to Camilo Doval in the eighth inning, who would get his eighth save of the season and his first six-out save.
The GreenJackets will be back in action tomorrow night at 7:05 pm for the finale against the Asheville Tourists.
After the seven game road trip, the GreenJackets will once again be home against the Intimidators. Promotions include our last Thirsty Thursday, along with College Football night. Friday we will have an Auggie Bobblehead giveaway for the first 1,000 fans. Saturday we will have a fireworks show and our SweetWater 90s themed jersey. Then to end the series on Sunday, we will have Bark in the Park!
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